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College Utility Training Programs (US)


■ National Grid has partnered with various colleges

throughout our US service territory on programs

designed to prepare students for entry-level positions

in the electrical and/or gas utility industry.

■ The programs vary in nature and duration, but rely on

the knowledge and skills of our National Grid Academy

instructors to support specific courses within these

programs.

■ Some of the programs are delivered entirely at the

colleges, while others have certain courses that are

delivered by our instructors at the National Grid

Learning Centers.

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■ Active programs: 7 #

■ Electric programs: 6

■ Gas programs: 1

* First program started in Fall 2006 in UNY (Erie CC)

■ Programs in development: 7

■ Electric program: 1

■ Gas programs: 4

■ General Utility programs: 2

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■ New York State

■ Overhead Electric Lineworker Certificate (Erie CC & Hudson Valley CC)

■ Line Mechanic Utility Worker Certificate (Onondaga CC)

■ Natural Gas Technician Certificate (Farmingdale State College (SUNY) &

Other UNY Colleges - TBD)

■ Utility Industry On-Line Certificate (Stony Brook University - SUNY)

■ AOS in Electric (Onondaga CC)

■ Troops to Energy Jobs – Natural Gas Boot Camp (Jefferson CC)

■ MS in Business of Energy (Clarkson University)

■ New England

■ Energy Utility Technology Certificate (Quinsigamond CC; Middlesex CC;

& Community College of Rhode Island)

■ Natural Gas Technician Certificate (Quinsigamond CC)

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College Programs – New York State

Agenda

1. Erie Community College

2. Hudson Valley Community College

3. Onondaga Community College

4. Farmingdale State College

5. Stony Brook University (SUNY)

6. Jefferson Community College

7. Clarkson University

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Erie Community College (ECC)

■ Overhead Electric Lineworker

Certificate

■ Inception Date: Fall 2006

■ Students receiving certificate:

140 (thru 5/2014)

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ECC – Overhead Electric Lineworker Certificate

■ The certificate program offers theory and practical training in the

electric utility power industry. The program prepares students for

entry into an apprenticeship servicing overhead electric

distribution power lines. The classes taught are also applicable to

other apprenticeships.

■ The students are presented with a solid foundation in electrical

theory along with hands-on laboratory experience. The time spent

in the laboratory consists of the essential theory and hands-on

skills necessary for an Overhead Electric Line Worker. Heavy

emphasis is placed on safe work practices.

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ECC - Curriculum

Course Code Title Credits

EL 110 Electricity I & EL 111 Lab 5

MT 126 College Math II 4

PH 260 Technical Physics I & PH 261 Lab 4

EL 150 Electricity II & EL 161 Lab 5

EL 153 Electronic Fabrication 1.5

EL 170 Electric Power Systems 3

EN 110 English 3

EL 173 Electric Power Overhead Construction (aka: Pole Climbing School) 4

Total Credits 29.5

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EL 170 and EL 173 supported by National Grid.

All courses delivered at the ECC campus.

Classroom lecture, hands-on, physical, climbing, indoor laboratories, outdoor line yard.

Electric Power Systems course (EL170)

■ Electric Safety

■ Introduction to Power

Systems

■ Conductors

■ Secondary Service

Installations

■ Distribution Transformers

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■ Overcurrent Protection

■ Substations

■ Underground Systems

■ Transmission Systems (Hot Sticking)

Adjunct: Wayne Cole, Chris Dool

Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm (lecture)

4:00pm-8:00pm (lab)

Duration: 15 Weeks (twice per week)

Location: ECC Campus

Electric Power Overhead Construction course (EL173)

■ Electrical Hazard Awareness

■ CPR/First Aid/AED

■ Portable Ladder Safety

■ Vehicle Inspection

■ Bucket Truck Operations

■ Digger Derrick Operations

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■ Wood Pole Inspection/Installation

■ Wood Pole Climbing

■ Secondary Service Installations

■ Crossarm Installation

■ Transformer Installation

■ URD Standards

Adjunct: Chris Dool, Eric Nuwer

Time: 8:00am-2:30pm

Duration: 3 Weeks (every day)

Location: ECC South Campus

Agenda








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Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC)

■ Overhead Electric Line

Worker Certificate


■ Students receiving

certificate: 43 (thru 5/2014)

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HVCC – Overhead Electric Lineworker Certificate

■ The certificate program was developed in response to the demand

for overhead electric line workers throughout the Capital Region.

The electric utility industry is facing a critical shortage of qualified

workers, specifically line mechanics and technicians due to a large

number of workers retiring. To fill their workforce needs, utilities

are looking for employees that have completed technical training

at the community college level to handle the increased technical

challenges they face.

■ The certificate program consists of new and existing courses in

the Electrical Construction and Maintenance A.O.S. degree

program. These courses include AC/DC electricity, technical math,

electrical wiring and industry specific electric power.

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HVCC - Curriculum


ECMN 101 Direct Current Theory 4

ECMN 111 Direct Current Applications Laboratory 1

ECMN 121 Residential Construction Wiring 5

ECMN 130 Safety and Labor Relations 2

ECMN 131 Electrical Blueprint Reading and Estimating I 2

MATH 105 Applied Technical Mathematics I 3

ECMN 102 Alternating Current Theory 4

ECMN 112 Alternating Current Applications Laboratory 1

ECMN 122 Commercial Construction Wiring 5

ECMN 190 Electric Power Systems 3

MATH 106 Applied Technical Mathematics II 3

ECMN 191 Electric Power Overhead Construction (aka: Pole Climbing School) 3

Total Credits 36

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ELT 190 and ELT 191 supported by National Grid.

ELT 191 delivered at the National Grid Schenectady Learning Center.

Classroom lecture, hands-on, physical, climbing, indoor laboratories, outdoor line yard.

HVCC - Orientation

■ During the 1st semester (Fall), students attend a 1 day

orientation program. This is delivered by 2 NG training

employees and various CMS and Electric Operation

employees at the Schenectady Learning Center. The

students participate in a facilities tour and hands-on

activities which include bucket flights, climbing poles a

few feet, driving a lag screw, carrying a ladder,

operating a switch stick, etc

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Electric Power Systems course (ECMN 190)

■ Electric Safety


Systems

■ Design Standards

■ Print Reading/Trouble

Shooting

■ Knots and Splices

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■ Tools & Rigging

■ Wye-Delta Systems




Adjunct: Rick Quackenbush

Time: 4:30pm-10:30pm (One 2 hour lecture, Two 2 hour labs)

Duration: 15 Weeks (once per week)

Location: HVCC Campus

Electric Power Overhead Construction course (ECMN 191)


■ CPR/First Aid/AED





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■ Wood Pole Climbing


■ Crossarm Installation

■ Transformer Installation

■ URD Standards

Adjunct: Chuck Noone, Mike Pommer (L97)

Time: 8:00am-2:30pm

Duration: 3 Weeks (every day)

Location: Schenectady Learning Center

Agenda








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Onondaga Community College (OCC)

■ Line Mechanic Utility

Worker Certificate


■ NYS Accreditation



■ Note: Currently Discussing

the Development of an

AOS Degree in Electric.

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OCC – Line Mechanic Utility Worker Certificate

■ This certificate program helps prepare students for a

career in the utility industry. The one year certificate

lays the groundwork for many of the job titles

associated with electric utility companies. The

certificate includes both classroom and lab work

geared for students interested in the utility industry.

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OCC - Curriculum


ELT 101 Electric Power Distribution and Overhead Construction 3

ELT 141 Circuits I 4

CMT 101 Introduction to Computers and Applications 4

MAT 143 Pre-Calculus With Trigonometry 4

ENG 103 Freshman Composition and Literature I 3

ELT 161 Electronic Circuits I 4

ELT 201 Power Technology 4

ELT 285 Power Systems I 4

Total Credits 30

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ELT 101 and ELT 201 supported by National Grid.

ELT 101 and ELT 201 delivered at the National Grid Syracuse Learning Center.

Classroom lecture, hands-on, physical, indoor laboratories, outdoor line yard.

Electric Power Distribution OH Construction course (ELT 101)

■ Electric Safety


Systems





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■ Meter Sets


■ Clearance & Control (CRCC/TCC

tour)


Adjunct: Jeff Steiner, Jim Kelly, Zeke Dacko (L97)

Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm (2 hour lecture, 2 hour lab)


Location: Syracuse Learning Center

Power Technology course (ELT 201)


■ Basic Electricity

■ Reliability

■ Demand Response

■ Geographic Information

System

■ NESC Clearances

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■ Generation (Covanta Energy field

trip)

■ Substations (Substation tour)

■ Underground Systems



Adjunct: Jeff Steiner, Jim Kelly, Zeke Dacko (L97)

Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm (2 hour lecture, 2 hour lab)


Location: Syracuse Learning Center

Agenda








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Farmingdale State College (FSC)

■ Natural Gas Technician Certificate

■ Inception Date: Summer 2016

■ Students receiving certificate: n/a

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FSC – Natural Gas Technician Certificate

■ The certificate program serves as an introduction to the Gas Industry and

exposes students to the job tasks, work methods and safety practices

utilized by various workforce positions in gas construction, maintenance,

and customer service. The program prepares students for entry level

positions in the natural gas industry.

■ The students are presented with a solid foundation in gas theory along

with hands-on laboratory experience. The time spent in the laboratory will

consist of the essentials theory and hands-on skills necessary for an Gas

field worker. Heavy emphasis is placed on safe work practices.

■ All classes will be taught at the National Grid Melville Learning Center by

highly experienced gas industry instructors.

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Adjunct: Travaglia; Mead; Gerber; Jenkins; Loughnane

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm (lecture & lab) & Sat 8:00am – 2:00pm

Duration: 12 Weeks (twice per week & 4 Saturdays)

Location: NGrid - Melville Learning Center

■ Safety and Protocols

■ Overview and Infrastructure

■ Personal Safety and Hazardous Materials

Safety

■ Work Zone Traffic Control Traffic Safety

■ Tools of the Trade (Field Operations)

■ Safe Excavation Practices

■ Excavation Safety/Chain Saw Safety

■ Excavation Safety/Cargo

Securement/Pneumatic Tools

■ Gas Distribution System Fundamentals

■ Abnormal Operating Conditions

■ Introduction to Gas Customer Metering

■ Tools of the Trade (Metering)

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■ Introduction to Corrosion and Corrosion

Prevention

■ Damage Prevention

■ Leak Investigation

■ Line Locating/Utility Marking/Pneumatic

Tools

■ Pressure Control, Regulation and Monitoring

■ Pipe Joining (Pressure Testing and

Electrofusion)

■ Pipe Joining (Mechanical Fittings)

■ Pipe Joining (Manual Butt Fusion)

■ Pipe Joining (Hydraulic Fusion, Squeeze-

Off)

■ Low Pressure & Low Pressure Tapping and

Stopping

FSC - Curriculum

Agenda








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Stony Brook University (SBU)

■ Utility Industry “On-Line” Certificate Program (UIC)

■ Inception Date: Currently In Development

■ Students receiving certificate: n/a

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SBU – Utility Industry “On-Line” Certificate

■ The Energy Industry Certificate program will provide individuals with the introductory

knowledge and competency required for a successful transition to employment in the

energy industry. The goal is to increase the pipeline of qualified individuals interested

in a career in the energy industry to address the growing need for new employees

resulting from aging workforce demographics. Individuals obtaining the certificate will

have enhanced employment opportunities in the industry due to their demonstrated

knowledge and aptitude in relevant topics.

■ The primary target audience is individuals with a high school diploma interested in

self-development and/or to transition to a career in the Energy Industry. The

secondary target audience would be existing energy company employees with 0-3

years of experience who have not yet completed similar training and would benefit by

the targeted developmental topics.

■ This online program will provide these individuals with the flexibility to complete the

required modules as their schedules allow. The target audience is not confined to NY

State and the program is envisioned to be marketed across the US.

■ Delivery Method - Asynchronous online course modules and electronic assessments.

Total of 12 – 16 hours

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■ Energy Industry Overview

■ US Energy Industry Structure

■ Regulation & Rate Cases

■ Pricing, Trends & Future

■ Intro to Safety

■ Personal Safety

■ Process Safety

■ OSHA Regulations

■ Personal Protective Equipment

■ Job Briefs

■ Work Zone Traffic Control

■ Driving Safety

■ Team Resource Management

■ Safety Culture

■ Soft Tissue Injury Prevention

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SBU - Curriculum

■ Intro to Natural Gas

■ Properties of Natural Gas

■ Gas Exploration & System Design

■ Gas Transmission & Distribution

■ Instrumentation & Pressure Regulation

■ Construction & Maintenance Practices

■ Customer Service & Metering

■ Liquid Natural Gas

■ Pipeline Operator Qualification

■ Intro to Electric Power Systems

■ Basic Electricity

■ Generation, Transmission & Distribution

■ System Design & Switching

■ Storm Restoration

■ Renewable Energy

■ Smart Grid

Agenda








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Jefferson Community College (JCC)

■ Troops to Energy Jobs - Natural Gas Boot Camp

(Currently in Development)

■ Tentative Start Date: Fall 2016

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■ “NY Troops to Energy Jobs - Natural Gas Boot Camp” is a joint

effort with the US Army at Fort Drum, the Center for Energy

Workforce Development (CEWD), Jefferson Community College,

National Grid and Con Edison. It is envisioned as a four week

program; 3 weeks (7 hr/day) of technical training and an additional

week for resume writing, interviewing skills, etc. The program is

tentatively scheduled to start in late October 2016.

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JCC – Natural Gas Boot Camp

Agenda








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Clarkson University

■ MS in Business of Energy

(Currently in Development)

■ Tentative Start Date: TBD

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College Training Programs – New England

Agenda

1. Quinsigamond Community College

2. Middlesex Community College

3. Community College of Rhode Island

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Quinsigamond Community College (QCC)

■ Energy Utility Technology

Certificate


■ Students receiving certificate:

155 (thru 5/2016)

■ Note: Currently Discussing

the Creation of the Natural

Gas Technician Certificate

Program at QCC

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QCC – Energy Utility Technology Certificate

■ The Energy Utility Technology Certificate program is designed to

prepare students for entry-level positions in the electrical and/or

gas utility industry.

■ The program includes courses that provide students with an

introduction to the energy industry; knowledge of direct and

alternating current circuits; generation, transmission and

distribution of electricity; industrial safety; and computer

applications.

■ In addition, students gain hands-on experience through a

practicum in the second semester.

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QCC- Curriculum


EUT 110 Electrical Principles I 4

MAT 108 Applied Technical Math 4

CIS 111 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications 3

EUT 101 Fundamentals of the Energy Industry 4

EUT 115 Generation, Transmission, and Distribution 4

EUT 120 Industrial Safety 3

EUT 111 Electrical Principles II 4

EUT 190 Energy Utility Practicum 3

Total Credits 29

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EUT 190 is supported by National Grid and classes are delivered at the Millbury Learning Center.

Classroom lecture, hands-on activities and physical tasks, are completed in indoor laboratories and in the outdoor

yard area.

Energy Utility Practicum (EUT 190)

■ Overhead Construction and

Techniques

■ Safety and Tools In the Utility

Business

■ Natural Gas Utility Overview


Installations

■ Pole Climb- Step Poles

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■ Underground Distribution Techniques

■ Substation Maintenance Techniques

■ Grounding and Grounding

Techniques

■ Metering Overview

Instructor : Bob McDonald and 1-2 Adjuncts

Time: 8:30A – 2:00P


Location: Millbury Learning Center

Agenda




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Middlesex Community College (MCC)


Certificate




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MCC – Energy Utility Technology Certificate

■ The Energy Utilities Technology Certificate is a 10-month program

designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the

electrical utility industry.

■ The industry has forecasted a strong need for new employees in

the next several years for positions such as line worker, meter

worker and substation maintenance personnel.

■ The program includes courses that give students an introduction

to the energy utilities industry, knowledge of direct and alternating

current circuits, generation, transmission and distribution of

electricity, industrial safety, and computer applications.

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MCC- Curriculum


EUT 111 Principles of Electricity 1 4

TMA 095 Applied Technical Mathematics 4

EUT 101 Introduction to Energy Industry 3

EUT 171 Generation, Transmission, and Distribution 4

CAP 101 Computer Applications 3

EUT 151 Industrial Safety 3

EUT 161 Principles of Electricity 2 4

EUT 181 Energy Internship 3

Total Credits 28

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EUT 181 is supported by National Grid and classes are delivered at the Millbury Learning Center.

Classroom lecture, hands-on activities, and physical tasks, are completed in indoor laboratories and in the outdoor

yard.

Energy Internship (EUT 181)


Techniques


Business



Installations


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Techniques



Time: 8:30A – 2:00P



Agenda




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Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)


Certificate




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CCRI – Energy Utility Technology Certificate

■ This Certificate Program provides students with a core set of skills

and competencies required by the energy industry. Course work

covers technical math, safety, AC and DC circuits and controls, the

business side of the energy industry, operations and technology.

■ Workplace readiness skills are integrated into the curriculum

including critical thinking, problem solving, time management and

teamwork.

■ Students are required to complete experiments with lab reports,

special projects and a portfolio illustrating key learning outcomes.

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CCRI - Curriculum


Math 1750 Applied Technical Mathematics 3

ETEE 1050 Introduction to Electromechanical Systems 3

ETEE 1060 Energy Industry Safety 3 *

ETEE 1800 Introduction to Digital Systems 3

ETUT 1160 Introduction to Energy Utility Industry 3

ETEE 1500 Electrical Systems 1 3

ETEE 2390 Electrical Power Systems 3

PHYS 1070 Introduction to Renewable Energy 3

ETUT 2500 Energy Industry Capstone and Practicum 3

Total Credits 27

*includes OSHA 30 General Industry Certification

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ETUT 2500 is supported by National Grid and classes are delivered at the Millbury Learning

Center. Classroom lecture, hands-on activities, and physical tasks, are completed in indoor

laboratories and in the outdoor yard.

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Energy Industry Capstone and Practicum (ETUT2500)


Techniques


Business



Installations


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Techniques



Time: 8:30A – 2:00P



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